The Writing Process Part 1:
Preparation and Pre-Writing
Presenters: Virginia Nichols, Sean McCandless, and Heather Lail
This workshop is designed for students who need practice in writing effective essays for UCD courses. Participants will learn how to compose a research proposal/prospectus, draft an effective thesis statement, and develop content in paragraphs. The workshop will also cover a variety of important academic issues such as active vs. passive voice, avoiding wordiness, and plagiarism.
Dates/Times:
Friday, September 3, 12:00 Noon - 1:50 PM in North Classroom 4014
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Friday, October 1, 2:00 PM - 3:50 PM in North Classroom 4014
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Thursday, October 14, 4:00 PM - 5:50 PM in Ed 2 North, Room 1304 at AMC
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Friday, October 22, 2:00 PM - 3:50 PM in North Classroom 4014
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Friday, November 12, 12:00 Noon - 1:50 PM in North Classroom 4014
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The Writing Process Part 2:
Organization, Revision, and Clarity
Presenters: Virginia Nichols, Sean McCandless, and Heather Lail
This workshop is designed for students who need practice in writing effective essays for UCD courses. Participants will learn how to compose a research proposal/prospectus, draft an effective thesis statement, and develop content in paragraphs. The workshop will also cover a variety of important academic issues such as active vs. passive voice, avoiding wordiness, and plagiarism.
Dates/Times:
Friday, September 10, 12:00 Noon - 1:50 PM in North Classroom 4014
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Friday, October 8, 2:00 PM - 3:50 PM in North Classroom 4014
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Thursday, October 21, 4:00 PM - 5:50 PM in Ed 2 North, Room 1304 at AMC
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Friday, October 29, 2:00 PM - 3:50 PM in North Classroom 4014
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Friday, November 19, 12:00 Noon - 1:50 PM in North Classroom 4014
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Citation and Documentation: APA
Presenter: Sean McCandless
In this session, participants will be shown the basics of citation in APA style. This workshop is designed for students from all majors who would like to have a better understanding of how to cite. Page format, in-text citations, and bibliographies will be covered.
Dates/Times:
Wednesday, September 22, 12:00 Noon - 12:50 PM in North Classroom 4014
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Thursday, September 23, 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM in North Classroom 4014
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Thursday, Oct 7, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM in Ed 2 North, Room 1304 at AMC
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Wednesday, October 13, 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM in North Classroom 4014
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Wednesday, November 10, 12:00 Noon - 12:50 PM in North Classroom 4014
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Thursday, November 11, 5:00 PM - 5:50 PM in North Classroom 4014
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Citation and Documentation: MLA
Presenter: Benjamin Syn
In this session, participants will be shown the basics of citation in MLA style. This workshop is designed for students from all majors who would like to have a better understanding of how to cite. Page format, in-text citations, and bibliographies will be covered.
Dates/Times:
Monday, October 18, 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM in North Classroom 4014
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Wednesday, October 20, 1:00 PM - 1:50 AM in North Classroom 4014
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Writing a Curriculum Vitae (C.V.)
Presenter: Justin Bain, Writing Center Director
This workshop is designed for both graduate students who are considering a career in higher education and instructors/faculty who are interested in revising their CVs. The workshop will provide an overview of creating a Curriculum Vitae: a specialized academic resume. We will discuss who needs a C.V. and why, what goes in a C.V., and examine a variety of professional samples. Time will also be allotted to look at drafts of your own C.V.
Dates/Times:
Friday, October 29, 4:00 PM - 5:50 PM in Ed 2 North, Room 1304 at AMC
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Wednesday, November 3, 5:00 PM - 6:50 PM in North Classroom 4014
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Writing a Literature Review
Presenter: Sean McCandless
In this workshop, participants will be shown the basics of crafting an
effective literature review. The workshop will cover methods of
approaching research, analyzing information, grouping sources, finding
common themes and contentions, and expressing the findings in a clear
and direct way.
Dates/Times:
Wednesday, September 29, 1:00 PM - 2::50 PM in North Classroom 4014
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Wednesday, November 10, 4:00 PM - 5::50 PM in North Classroom 4014
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Timed Writing Prep
Presenter: Justin Bain and Drew Bixby
This workshop is designed for both undergrads and grads who are preparing to take timed writing exams. This workshop will cover both in-class times writing exams and formal timed writing exams such as the GRE and LSAT. Students will learn and practice strategies for effectively reading and responding to timed writing prompts. Time will also be devoted to discussing time management and electronic scoring systems.
Dates/Times:
Thursday, September 23, 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM in North Classroom 4014
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Friday, September 24, 2:00 PM - 3:50 PM in North Classroom 4014
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Personal Statements & Letters of Intent
Presenter: Caitrin de la Garza
The workshop will define the subtle differences between personal statements, directed application essays, and letters of intent. It will also discuss what should and should not be included in each, common mistakes, and addressing academic transgressions. The workshop will culminate with a few directed writing and brainstorming exercises in order to get students thinking of ways to begin the essay and topics they can cover.
Dates/Times:
Wednesday, September 22, 4:00 PM - 5:50 PM in North Classroom 4014
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Friday, October 22, 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM in Ed 2 North, Room 2106 at AMC
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Writing Effective Grant Proposals I
Presenters: Terry Zambon and Justin Bain
This workshop will describe key features of designing, writing, and submitting an effective grant proposal. Specific sections of grants and strategies for writing grants will be discussed. The workshop is open to graduate students and faculty. A second workshop will provide you with an opportunity to bring in your own drafts of grants and receive focused feedback in a workshop environment.
Dates/Times:
Friday, November 5, 1:00 PM - 2:50 PM in North Classroom 4014
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Fundamentals of Film Analysis
Presenter: Benjamin Syn
In this two-hour workshop, we will go over how to compose a film analysis. We will define the genre of film writing and discuss the essential concepts of the cinema (including mise-en-scène, cinematography, editing, and sound), which we will explore through a short film. We will then screen a second film and workshop how to analyze a filmic text. After this, we will have some time to address specific questions on your assignments from courses like Telling Tales, Introduction to Film, and any other course that has a film element.
Dates/Times:
Monday, October 25, 4:00 PM - 5:50 PM in North Classroom 4014
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